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Behind The Bar With Mike
Our “Behind The Bar'“ series highlights one of our team members, celebrating their unique contribution to the Tala experience. Learn more about what makes each person on the Tala Team unique with this personal interview.
Burr Grinders v. Blade Grinders
I remember when I first learned about the differences in coffee grinders. I definitely always thought that it was imperative to have top-of-the-line everything: scale, espresso machine, tamp… I didn’t know that grinders could make such a difference.
Making the Most: Coffee Grinding
Grinders either fall into the category of burr or blade. Burr grinders are a little higher-end and therefore tend to be more expensive. Average coffee consumers usually opt for a blade grinder because of its attractive price point. Although burr grinders are more ideal for coffee grinding, you can still yield a quality cup with a blade grinder. Let's explore optimizing blade grinders. There are two obvious potential problems with typical blade grinders that you want to watch out for: gauging the correct grind size and even particle size.